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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has decided to move a breach of privilege motion against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading the Assembly by citing posts from a fake social media account. Harish Rao alleged the account was operated by the Congress team and demanded an investigation, apology, and arrests.
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Authorities in Gachibowli have launched a large-scale debris removal drive at Anjaiah Nagar after demolishing six unauthorised buildings adjoining a collapsed illegal structure. Residents of Jayadarshini Residency complained of sleepless nights due to noise from the clearance work, which is expected to take up to a month.
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India and France have signed three new space-sector agreements covering satellite launches, space surveillance and microsatellite technology. The deals deepen longstanding cooperation between ISRO and CNES, while expanding private-sector collaboration in satellite manufacturing, launch services, commercial space activities and sovereign capabilities
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Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are recovering at Nandankanan Zoological Park, where they are receiving veterinary care, nutrition and stress management. Authorities are also probing suspected international smuggling after the animals, native to Southeast Asian rainforests, were found in Balasore
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India’s aviation sector offers major opportunities for MSMEs, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said, stressing the need to expand domestic aerospace design, certification and manufacturing. Industry leaders highlighted India’s growing global supply-chain role, aircraft orders and opportunities for innovation
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At least four people, including children, were killed and several injured after Frontier Corps personnel allegedly shelled homes in Balochistan’s Mastung district. The incident triggered an indefinite protest, while recent drone strikes and reports of disappearances heightened concerns over civilian safety
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India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated at 190 warheads, including about 30 for new missiles under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. The think tank said India continues modernising its nuclear forces while maintaining credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy
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Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda promoted eco-friendly clay and seed Ganesh idols through the Green India Challenge, urging households and organisers to avoid Plaster of Paris idols and instead nurture saplings grown from seed idols after immersion.
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The NHRC has sought a comprehensive action taken report on facilities and arrangements for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur. The report will cover prasadam quality, crowd management, food safety, grievance redressal, accessibility, employee conduct, traffic and security
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Social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from a Mumbai hospital after 10 days of treatment for an acute viral illness, severe dehydration and urinary infection. Doctors said the 89-year-old is now fit, infection-free and returning to his native Ralegan Siddhi village
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao highlighted that Hyderabad’s Waste-to-Energy model, recognised in NCAP 2026, reflects the K. Chandrashekhar Rao government’s vision. The model processes 3,200 tonnes of waste daily across three plants with a combined capacity of 62.5 MW, including South India’s first plant at Jawaharnagar.
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi warned people against deepfake videos using her face and voice to promote fraudulent investment schemes. Her office urged users not to click on or engage with such posts, block and report them, amid rising AI-enabled financial scams
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Police detained several BRS and BRSV leaders, including student activists and spokesperson Manne Krishank, ahead of the Assembly session in Hyderabad. The crackdown, carried out without a bandh call, has sparked condemnation from BRSV leaders who termed it suppression of student voices.
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Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team was mistakenly identified as asylum seekers by masked anti-immigrant protesters outside their Portsmouth hotel. The confusion was resolved after officials clarified the team’s identity. The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing security arrangements for the tour
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A police officer in Chonburi province, Thailand, allegedly shot dead his wife inside a kindergarten where she taught, sparking an 18‑hour standoff before surrendering. All 44 students were safely evacuated.
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Gold and silver prices showed a mixed trend in domestic trade on Thursday as investors awaited US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. MCX gold gained after opening lower, while silver declined. Analysts maintained a cautious near-term outlook for both metals
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NPCI has launched e-NACH Lite at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, eliminating the need for clunky web pages in auto-debit mandate setups. Meanwhile, Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech India Private Limited has already built and tested the system, enabling banks and lenders to onboard seamlessly from day one.
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DMK chief M K Stalin recalled his Emergency-era imprisonment and alleged torture after Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay’s Assembly jaw gesture triggered controversy. Stalin said his broken jaw remains a historical scar, while rejecting corruption allegations and criticising political use of investigations
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A DHS advertisement featuring “Mr Singh” in an anti-immigration campaign has sparked controversy, with Hindu American Foundation and Sikh Coalition calling it racist and discriminatory. The campaign uses AI-generated imagery and Transformers characters while promoting voluntary self-deportation for undocumented migrants
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the government of distorting Census 2027, calling its intent dubious and its content flawed, citing concerns over new questions and links to NPR and NRC. The party has also objected to the caste census format, with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi writing to Prime Minister Modi demanding corrections.
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Congress on Thursday criticised the Modi government over the auction of the Tara coal block in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo-Aranya, alleging it threatens dense forests, tribal livelihoods and wildlife corridors. Jairam Ramesh called the project an “ecocide” despite earlier opposition to new mining
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Tripura SEC has found 10,889 nomination papers valid for village committee elections in 587 TTAADC committees scheduled for September 28. Tipra Motha submitted the highest number, followed by CPI(M) and BJP. The poll will be secured by 74 CAPF companies
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The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Maharashtra has flagged anomalies in the voter database, identifying discrepancies in the records of over 1.22 crore electors. Formal notices have been issued to affected voters, requiring documentary proof to confirm their eligibility.
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Jharkhand’s emergence as a major source of cricketing talent is evident with five players in the East Zone Duleep Trophy squad. Officials credit skill-focused junior cricket, longer-format matches and improved development structures for nurturing promising batters like Kumar Kushagra and Shikhar Mohan
